Award type:
Scholarships/awards
Affiliation:
Black, Indigenous
Award description:
Two awards, valued at $500 each, are available annually for Black or Indigenous undergraduate students enrolled in a field-based course in the Department of Biology, in the Faculty of Science. Selection is based on academic excellence in ecology-based courses (minimum 3 courses taken). To be considered, interested students are asked to self-identify their eligibility by completing an online form through the Department of Biology by January 15. This award is made possible by donations from faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the University and of Professor Herbert Fernando, who supported diversity and equity for students in the Department of Biology.
Value description:
- two awards valued at $500 each
Level:
Year One, Year Two, Year Three, Year Four
Program:
Science→Biology
Citizenship:
Canadian citizen/permanent resident, International/study permit student
Selection process:
Application required
Term:
Winter
Application deadline:
January 15
Additional instructions:
Complete the online form available on the Department of Biology website.
Contact:
- Student Awards & Financial Aid
- safainfo@uwaterloo.ca
- The Centre, Needles Hall
